Nonprofit Tax Issues

Ohio Jewish Communities Executive Director Joyce Garver Keller and Foundation CEO Jackie Jacobs testified before the Ohio House Ways and Means Committee against legislation (HB 128) that would provide tax credits to donors who contribute to endowments at “qualified” community foundations. As currently drafted, the definition of “qualified” excludes faith based entities like Jewish Federations, Jewish Foundations and Catholic Foundations. We’re not happy about that. See more below.